PHILIPPINE TRAVEL EXCHANGE (PHITEX)

TOUR NO. 4 TAGAYTAY-PUERTO GALERA

NUMBER OF PAX 16 PAX (15 Buyers + 1 coordinator)

DATES 05 TO 08 SEPT, 4 DAYS/ 3 NIGHTS

TOUR COORDINATOR

Brief Description: Due to its cool climate, outstanding scenery and closeness to Manila, the city of Tagaytay is considered as a favorite tourism destination of both locals and foreign visitors. Tagaytay overlooks Taal Lake in Batangas and provides one of the iconic views in the Philippines, view of Taal Volcano Island in the middle of the lake. Approximately three hours away from the Tagaytay is the municipality of Oriental Mindoro – Puerto Galera. Known for its numerous diving spots, Puerto Galera was designated a Man and Biosphere Reserve of UNESCO in 1973 and has some of the most diverse coral reef diving in Asia located at the very heart of the 'Coral Triangle'. The area also features numerous pocket beaches and stunning tropical scenery.

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DAY 01: 05 Sept. Friday (MANILA-NASUGBU-TAGAYTAY)

0830H

Depart Manila for Nasugbu, Batangas

1000H Visit Pico de Loro, Hamilo Coast Nasugbu, Batangas Ocular inspection of the hotel

Hamilo Coast is a sprawling seaside sanctuary located near the southwestern tip of Luzon, one of the three main island groups of the Philippines.

Located within the municipality of Nasugbu in Batangas province, it is bounded by the West Philippine Sea (South China Sea) on the west and cloud-covered mountain ranges in the east. Three coves at Hamilo Coast have been declared Marine Protected Areas (MPAs), namely, Pico de Loro Cove, Santelmo Cove, and Etayo Cove.

Only a 90-minute drive from the Philippine capital Manila, Hamilo Coast is envisioned to become the country’s premier seaside residential community and a showcase for sustainable practices. Its location at the head of the Nasugbu

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coastline, the long-established favored seaside address of the country’s elite, makes it the gateway to the so-called “Philippine Riviera”.

1100H Lunch hosted by Pico Sands Hotel

1300H Depart Nasugbu Batangas for Tagaytay

1430H Arrive in Tagaytay

Check-in at TAAL VISTA HOTEL Freshen UP

Taal Volcano has been called the smallest active volcano

in the world. It is located about 70-km south of Manila

on an island inside a lake called Taal Lake. What makes

Taal Volcano more unique is the fact that the volcano

itself has a lake of its own inside its crater which is called

the "Crater Lake" the smallest most active volcano in the

Philippines and Taal Lake. It is one of the most picturesque and attractive views in the

country.

1530H Proceed to NURTURE SPA VILLAGE

1600H Wellness program: Taichi, Yoga and Traditional “Hilot” Massage

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Snacks hosted by NURTURE SPA VILLAGE Nurture Spa Village offers a

new range of facilities and

services to its guests: an

enhanced spa menu featuring

international facial and spa

brands Biodroga and

Algotherm, expanded wellness

services to include

detoxification, weight

reduction, anti-ageing and

chronic disease management, expanded food and beverage services, a more

extensive garden, an events pavilion, free WIFI connection, additional deluxe

rooms, family rooms, a swimming pool, herb garden, Locavore farm, Laro ng Lahi

and a reflexology path.

Transfer back to hotel

Dinner hosted by Taal Vista Hotel

Overnight in Taal Vista Hotel - End of Day 01 -

DAY 02: 06 Sept. Saturday (TAGAYTAY-PUERTO GALERA)

Breakfast at the hotel Hotel Inspection Hotel check-out

0800H

Depart for Batangas City: Tagaytay City – Silang – ETON Exit – SLEX – STAR Toll – Batangas City

The City of Batangas is known as the “Industrial Port City of CALABARZON” and

classified as one of the most competitive cities in the country today. The city’s

fine harbor was declared as an International Port and an alternate port of

Manila. The city is the land of historical places, of fresh fruits and marine

resources and of great opportunities for social and economic advancement.

1100H Lunch at the Other Place and Seafood Restaurant

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1300H 1400H

Land trip to Batangas Port Ferry transfer to Puerto Galera via SuperCat

1500H Arrive at Calapan Port

Check-in at FILIPINIANA CALAPAN RESORT HOTEL

Freshen up Hotel inspection

Dinner hosted by Governor Alfonso Umali

Overnight at Filipiniana Calapan Resort Hotel - End of Day 02 -

DAY 03: 07 Sept. Sunday (PUERTO GALERA)

0600H 0800H

Breakfast at the hotel Hotel checkout

0830H Proceed to Silonay Mangrove Protection Program for the Social Tourism Activity

A 42 hectare protected are, Silonay Mangrove Conservation area and Ecotourism is a haven of fireflies, migratory birds, various kinds of fish and of course, mangrove. Upon entering the area, travellers would leisurely walk deep into the mangrove forest through a 300-meter bamboo bridge. Found in the area are various type of mangrove such as the river poison tree, Asiatic mangrove, mangrove apple and tall-silted mangrove. Best visited during high tide, this ecotourism zone offers kayaking, bird watching and dolphin

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watching (April and May). Kayaking is the highlight of this destination. Aboard the colourful plastic kayaks, visitors would cruise through fishermen’s trails, in between mangroves, and exit to Silonay river. During low tide, however, the mangrove forest reveals a muddy ground, where kayaking is impossible.

1200H 1430H

Lunch at Dencio’s Hotel and Restaurant Depart for Municipality of Puerto Galera, Oriental Mindoro Tour of Puerto Galera Municipality Site visit:

- Municipal Hall of Puerto Galera - Tamaraw Falls

Puerto Galera is a coastal town well known among tourists for its numerous pocket beaches and many snorkeling and Scuba diving spots. The area was designated a Man and Biosphere Reserve of UNESCO in 1973 and has some of the most diverse coral reef diving in Asia. Puerto Galera is a listed by the Club of the Most Beautiful Bays of the World, and is the only bay in the Philippines to be listed there. Among the famous beaches in Puerto Galera are Sabang Beach and White Beach, which have an active nightlife with numerous bars and restaurants. Both beaches also have an array of first-class and economy-class accommodations. Behind the beaches are the huge and generally unexplored mountain ranges of central Mindoro. A particular local attraction is the nine hole golf course perched on the hillside above White Beach which commands spectacular views over Puerto Galera's natural harbor and the Verde Island Passage. Mangyan tribes are scattered over the mountain sides - some of the more remote tribes have virtually no contact with the outside world. Of the eight tribes on Mindoro, the Iraya are the largest. They are based in the Puerto Galera area. Puerto Galera is among the top diving destination in the Philippines. Excellent diving is found less than 5 minutes from Sabang Beach. The diving generally focuses around the

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areas either side of Escarceo Point, which is famous for its current rips. Strong currents are a feature of the diving in Puerto Galera and it is good advice to employ the services of an experienced local guide or dive centre. There are more than thirty dive sites all within a 5-10 minute banca ride from Sabang Beach. Marine life is highly diverse. 180+ species of nudibranchs are found in the area and many species of fish can be seen. A variety of wrecks have been sunk over the years in addition to the one wreck of an engine of a WWII Japanese patrol boat. Puerto Galera is also one of the main technical diving destinations in Asia. Technical Diving International - [TDI] has many dive centers in the area, offering the full range of TDI courses from Basic nitrox to advanced trimix.

1600H Arrive at The Infinity Resort

Check in at THE INFINITY RESORT

Freshen Up Hotel Inspection

1900H Dinner at The Infinity Resort hosted by DOT Regional Office

Overnight at The Infinity Resort - End of Day 03 -

DAY 04: 08 Sept. Monday (PUERTO GALERA - MANILA)

0700H Breakfast

1000H Check-out

1100H Early Lunch

1300H Depart Puerto Galera via Outrigger Boat

1400H Arrive at Batangas Port

1430H Depart for Manila Route: Batangas Port, Batangas City – STAR Toll – SLEX - Manila

1700H Arrive in Manila

Check-in hotel in Manila

Overnight, Manila - End of Day 04 -